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He’s in dire straits. She has a secret. Can they overcome all odds to be together? Gunn Burnett, Laird of Leys, has returned from war only to face a new battle, keeping his struggling inn and pub from financial ruin. The last thing he needs is another mouth to feed. But when a fragile, bruised woman shows up on his doorstep, clearly desperate and in need of shelter, he can’t turn her away. Jocelyn Townsend has finally escaped her abusive husband, fleeing England for the quiet anonymity of a Highland village. Renting a small room in a failing inn is a risk, but it’s safer than the life she left behind. Determined not to be a burden, she offers to work for her keep, but the brooding laird refuses her coin, and her distance. Gunn senses she’s running from something. Or someone. And he’ll protect her with his life before he lets the pain of her past catch up to her. But when the truth comes to light, and with it, a secret she’s hidden for far too long, they’ll have to face the past head-on if they hope to claim a second chance at happiness. Tropes/Story Hooks: Titled Hero / Alpha Male Secret Baby Woman on the Run Boss & Employee Second Chances Business Owner in Trouble Emotional, Protective Hero Rogues of Redemption Book 1 - Sweet Rogue O’ Mine Book 2 - Rogue You Like a Hurricane Book 3 - No Rogue Like You Book 4 - Nobody's Rogue Book 5 - Here I Rogue Again
A laird struggling to save his inn finds his world upended by a desperate woman fleeing a dangerous past. Gunn Burnett, Laird of Leys, is on the brink of financial ruin for his inn and pub after returning from war. His plans for solvency are complicated when Jocelyn Townsend, a woman clearly in distress, appears on his doorstep seeking refuge. Jocelyn has escaped an abusive marriage and seeks anonymity in the Scottish Highlands, offering to work in exchange for shelter, but Gunn, sensing her hidden pain, refuses payment and her distance. He vows to protect her from any threat, but as her secrets unravel, they must confront their pasts to find a future together.
The premise sets up a classic historical romance with elements of danger and second chances. The inclusion of tropes like 'Woman on the Run' and 'Secret Baby' suggests a narrative focused on overcoming adversity and finding redemption through love. The author's established series, 'Rogues of Redemption,' implies a consistent style and thematic exploration of flawed heroes finding love. Readers can anticipate an emotionally charged story with a protective hero and a heroine seeking safety and a new beginning.
Page Count:
200
Publication Date:
2025-06-08
Publisher:
Independently published
ISBN-13:
9798287340537
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